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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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